US Bridges

Hoshel Road over Prairie River

Fair

St. Joseph County, Michigan · 2.5 MI SW of Centreville · Structure no. 000000000010357

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
80 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
142
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hoshel Road over Prairie River is a wood or timber slab carrying Hoshel Road over Prairie River in St. Joseph County, Michigan. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 142 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 151 by 2041. The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesHoshel Road
CrossesPrairie River
Location2.5 MI SW of Centreville
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySt. Joseph County
StateMichigan
Coordinates41.91121, -85.57397
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating46.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length80 ft (24.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic142 (2021)
Projected traffic151 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hoshel Road over Prairie River built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hoshel Road over Prairie River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Hoshel Road over Prairie River carry?

About 142 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Hoshel Road over Prairie River?

The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Hoshel Road over Prairie River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.